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STORYTELLING: SpeakEasyDC presents Jekyll & Hyde: stories about the dark and light of human nature at the Town Danceboutique (2009 8th Street NW). Come early to grab some grub from the DC BBQ Bus. Doors 6:30 p.m., stories start at 8:00 p.m. Tickets: $15 (cash only at the door).

FOOD & DRINK: Cuba Libre Restaurant & Rum Bar (801 9th Street NW) welcomes Cuban Chef Alain Rivera Santana for their second “Pop-Up Paladares” four-course contemporary Cuban meal. “Chef Alain is the second Cuban chef Cuba Libre and Chef-Partner Pernot have brought to cook in the United States, and one of the first to cook here since the Cuban embargo.” Reservations required (call 202-408-1600). Seatings at 6:00 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. $45 (plus tax and tip).

MUSIC: The Bouncing Souls hit the Black Cat (1811 14th Street NW) tonight with openers The Menzingers and Luther. 7:30 p.m. $18 in advance, $20 day of.

>> Plus, lots of other options in the Weekly Music Agenda.